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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.34, 1,597.08 and 715.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.34, 1,597.08 and 715.29 is: 987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.34 : 1,597.08 = 715.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.34/1,597.08 = 715.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.34x = 1,597.08 × 715.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.34x = 1,142,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,375.35/1,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.07

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